10 citations
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January 2004 in “PubMed” This study observed that gamma-ray induced apoptosis in ICR mouse hair follicles could be reduced by pretreatments with diethyldithiocarbamate or green tea, suggesting these agents as potential radioprotectors.
3 citations
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October 2020 in “Internatuinal Journal of Radiation Research” This study reports that γ-ray exposure in rats led to dermal endothelial proliferation, new vessel formation around hair follicles, and increased inflammatory markers, suggesting possible early stimulatory effects on hair growth.
April 2021 in “Arab Journal of Nuclear Sciences and Applications/Arab Journal of Nuclear Sciences and Applications ” This study found that repeated use of a protein hair conditioner, followed by hot air and gamma irradiation, may lower serum collagen I and increase heat shock protein concentrations in rats, suggesting potential cumulative risks.
3 citations
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October 2020 in “International journal of radiation research” This study found that while flour irradiation disrupted the physiology of Tribolium confusum, it also caused significant weight loss and biochemical changes in rats fed on irradiated flour.
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January 2019 in “Journal of Nuclear Technologyin Applied Science (JNTAS) (Print)” This study found that low-level laser therapy accelerates skin regeneration in gamma-irradiated mice and enhances the biostimulatory effect on hair follicles.
January 2024 in “GeroScience” This review explores how radiation-induced hair graying can be used as a model to study the mechanisms behind hair graying, focusing on cellular senescence and potential therapeutic targets to address age-related changes. Results are not provided.
57 citations
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January 2004 in “Journal of Radiation Research” This study found that zinc supplementation reduced the severity and delayed the onset of radiation-induced skin injury in rats, with the greatest protection observed at a dose of 10 mg/kg/day.
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November 2005 in “Life sciences” This study indicates that vitamin D3 administration may protect rat hair follicles from radiation-induced damage, as evidenced by maintained follicle numbers and increased Vitamin D receptor activity in treated skin.
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September 2016 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” This study found that FGF18 signaling helps protect hair follicles from radiation damage by maintaining the resting phase and supporting stem cell survival, potentially reducing radiation-induced hair loss.
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November 2015 in “International Journal of Radiation Biology” This study suggests that gamma-ray irradiation affects hair follicle density, structure, and pigmentation in mice, with some changes observed in later hair cycles.
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November 2013 in “International Journal of Radiation Biology” In this study, γ-ray irradiation of mice reduced hair follicle density and pigmentation, suggesting damage to stem cells and progenitors for keratinocytes and melanocytes.
November 2013 in “Institutional Repositories DataBase (IRDB)” In this study, γ-ray irradiation in mice during the first telogen phase led to decreased hair follicle density and pigmentation anomalies, suggesting damage to stem cells and progenitors for keratinocytes and melanocytes.
September 2024 in “Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association” In this experimental study, laser irradiation significantly altered the gene expression of cytokines in cultured human T-cell lymphocytes, suggesting that such laser light may photobiomodulate cytokine production in vitro.
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March 2025 in “PNAS Nexus” In this study, researchers used Raman spectroscopy to identify melanin-specific features in mouse hair as potential biomarkers for gamma-radiation exposure, achieving a sensitivity of 88% and specificity of 83%, with classification accuracy declining over time beyond 7 days post-irradiation.
November 2013 in “Institutional Repositories DataBase (IRDB)” In this study, γ-ray exposure in mice decreased hair follicle density and pigmentation, suggesting damage to stem cells affecting hair follicle regeneration.
June 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” LED light helps hair follicle cells grow and prevents them from dying by activating certain cell pathways.
14 citations
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January 1982 in “International journal of radiation biology & related studies in physics, chemistry & medicine” In this study, irradiation with different ionizing particles in rabbit forebrains showed that higher LET values accelerated early expression and late deterioration of forebrain damage.
8 citations
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February 2006 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This study found that growth hormone significantly reduced radiation-induced skin damage in rats compared to radiation alone, suggesting potential for mitigating such effects in cancer patients.
3 citations
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June 2017 in “International Journal of Radiation Biology” This review of murine studies reports that γ-rays affect hair follicle pigmentation in mice throughout the hair cycle, while effects on hair structure may be obscured by aging.
5 citations
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November 2017 in “Asian Journal of Beauty and Cosmetology” This study found that sinapic acid demonstrated antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects against UVB-induced damage in human keratinocytes, suggesting its potential as an anti-aging cosmetic ingredient.
April 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study reports that 71% of patients treated with the gamma-secretase inhibitor PF-03084014 for desmoid tumors experienced dermatologic side effects, such as follicular lesions and pruritic eruptions, which were managed with topical or systemic treatments.
20 citations
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December 2013 in “Journal of Dermatology” This study found that UV-B exposure significantly increased the expression of inflammatory cytokines IL-1β and IL-8 in cultured sebocytes.
13 citations
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October 2020 in “Journal of Neural Transmission” In this study, CD34-positive progenitor cells in irradiated salivary glands were observed to potentially aid in blood vessel formation and remodeling, suggesting their role in tissue healing after radiotherapy.
15 citations
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November 2018 in “Current radiopharmaceuticals” This study found that melatonin, when administered to Wistar rats prior to and after radiation exposure, reduced oxidative stress markers and histopathological damage in skin tissue compared to radiation alone, suggesting it may effectively prevent and treat radiation-induced skin injury.
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January 2010 in “Biophysical journal” This study found that human hair shows progressive damage from UV and gamma radiation exposure, with fluorescence intensity serving as a sensitive measure of radiation-induced changes.
October 2025 in “International Wound Journal” In a study using a rat model of hypertrophic scars, researchers found that gamma-irradiated human amniotic fluid improved wound healing, collagen remodelling, immune response, and scar characteristics more effectively than saline or non-irradiated amniotic fluid, indicating its potential for clinical applications in scar management.
September 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” In this study, freezing gamma-irradiated amniotic fluid increased hair follicles and accelerated the transition to the anagen stage in rats, suggesting potential for treating hair loss safely and effectively.
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September 2008 in “Nutrition reviews” This study identified new dietary ligands for the human vitamin D receptor, including curcumin and gamma-tocotrienol, which may influence its biological functions.
This thesis found that inhibiting IL-17 and IL-23 improved chronic wound healing in obese, diabetic mice by promoting a pro-healing macrophage phenotype, while ST2 signaling was also necessary for effective wound healing.
January 1997 in “Purdue e-Pubs (Purdue University)” This study suggested that electron spin resonance techniques can potentially measure gamma ray exposure in human hair samples, though variability and time sensitivity pose challenges for accurate dose estimation.